…celebration activities and growing demand for cocoa ingredients to develop premium-grade products is expected to drive the market’s growth. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Chocolate…
Additional Dairy Assistance Coming From USDA
Additional dairy assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is being made available to producers. The support will be offered through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP) and…
Comment Sought for Proposed Changes to Animal Disease Traceability
…program ultimately adopted by USDA allows for maximum flexibility and privacy. At the same time, USDA must also minimize the costs for producers and any business disruptions to the industry,”…
Research into Bee Health May Lower Winter Colony Losses
…Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Research into Bee Health May Lower Winter Colony Losses Metabolic Pathway in Honey Bees Discovered with Strong Connections to Winter Colony Losses…
New Organic Rules Finally Released by USDA
…process undertaken by USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP). The final rule is reported to establish additional requirements to help strengthen the integrity of the organic supply chain. “Protecting and growing…
E-Application for 1890 National Scholars Program Introduced
…for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program. The program aims to encourage students at 1890s institutions to pursue food and agriculture career paths. For the first time, the new e-application for…
Rural Job Growth Shifting to High-Skill Workers
…the past two decades were health care and social assistance; professional, scientific, and technical services; educational services; and finance and insurance. The growth of these industries represented a shift in…
NASDA Conducts Vietnam Trade Mission
…Markets Program. NASDA President and Wyoming Department of Agriculture Director Doug Miyamoto, Washington State Department of Agriculture Director Derek Sandison, Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse, Texas Department of Agriculture…
Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Donations Surpass $4 Million
…since its creation in 2013. Through initiatives organized by Culver’s on a systemwide level and the fundraising efforts of local restaurants throughout 2022, the program raised $750,000 toward its mission…
Disaster Assistance Bolstered with Latest FSA Announcement
…Program (LFP), and the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) has been expanded. Horses that are maintained on eligible grazing land are now eligible for assistance through the programs. Additionally, LFP and…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-16-23
…of the LandFlex program enrollment, and a SoCal producer saw wind damage and flooding after recent storms. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
Professional Athletes Buying Farmland
…watermelon farms in Oregon that offer a higher per-acre rent than other larger farms. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Professional Athletes Buying Farmland Sabrina Halvorson…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-13-23
…the Delta Drought Response pilot program, and Nor-Cal orchards dealing with standing water. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Farm Bureau Recognizes Young Farmers and Ranchers Competition Winners
…in Farm Bureau and other organizations. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Farm Bureau Recognizes Young Farmer and Rancher Competition Winners Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…